Tuesday, April 27, 2010

My First Giveaway!

If I haven't already made this obvious - I love buying household and kitchen items.  The type of purchases that are not absolutely necessary, but are oh so much fun.  I was contacted about hosting a giveaway (!!) for CSN Stores - a compilation of over 200 websites where you can basically order anything - cookware, house decor, bar furniture, and so much more.  I've already checked out the site and there are so many things I want.
So here's how it works - the lucky winner will get a one-time-use $40 gift certificate that can be used at any of the sites.  My only stipulation is that you post about whatever you buy (and how you use it) on your blog, or as a guest post on mine if you don't have one.  
How to enter - you will get one entry for each of the following:
* Follow my blog - leave a comment letting me know if you are a new follower, or if you already follow me
* Leave a comment telling me which item(s) you want the most from the websites
* Leave a comment telling me if there's a recipe from my blog that you're dying to try out
* Post about my giveaway on your own blog - leave a comment with the link
The deadline is 5/9 - I will pick a winner using a random number generator
Please pass this onto your friends!
Good luck!

83 comments:

Reeni said...

I would love a Rival 2.5 quart crock pot!

Reeni said...

I'm dying to try your Passover Crack!

stephchows said...

following :)

stephchows said...

passover crack??? oh I need to go check that out right now!

stephchows said...

I love CSN! I'd probably end up buying a cool lamp LOL i know not chow related but still!

Food Gal said...

A meat grinder attachment to my KitchenAid mixer. After watching "Food, Inc.,'' the hubby is all about grinding his own meat now. ;)

Memória said...

I would like anything from Le Creuset from there. That place really has almost everything. Thanks for telling me about the giveaway!

Memória said...

I searched your fantastic blog and this recipe caught my eye: Pasta with Roasted Veggies and Shrimp! YUM! I would love to try that.

Memória said...

I'm now following you!!

Memória said...

You posted about your giveaway on my blog, so does that count? LOL!!

Sarah said...

I am now following you!

Sarah said...

I just bought a beautiful pizza stone. What I need now is a pizza peel! That is waht I would buy.

Sarah said...

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos sound yummy. I might make them today.

Ashley said...

I would love a Rachael Ray casserole pan.

Bunny Wilson said...

Just subscribed via GoogleReader!

Unknown said...

I really need to get organized before i have baby number 2 in sept so I would love to get a toy box for my daughters toys. love their princess ones. amypugmire@live.com

Unknown said...

the green comfort pasta looks amazing. I"m a big fan of pasta. amypugmire@live.com

The Taylor Bunch said...

I would LOVE to have the stand mixer by kitchenaid...maybe for mother's day :)
jonilynntaylor at gmail dot com

The Taylor Bunch said...

i am a follower
jonilynntaylor at gmail dot com

Shannon said...

I'm a follower!

waterchic83@yahoo.com

Shannon said...

I would spend the gift card on a home decor item. I am re-doing my den, so maybe something like the Uttermost Fence Panel Framed Fine Art Print.

waterchic83@yahoo.com

Shannon said...

I really want to try your creamy spinach pasta recipe. Looks so yummy and that's saying something because most foods don't look really appetizing right now since I'm pregnant. :)

waterchic83@yahoo.com

very married said...

http://measuringspoonsandmixingbowls.blogspot.com/2010/02/snow-and-sweet-potatoes.html

this looks delicious!

very married said...

ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com

I'd love a tote bag! http://www.csnstores.com/Tote-Bags-C248487.html

Kristen said...

We need some new cookware...I'd use it to buy a skillet.

couponboss at gmail dot com

Barb said...

I now subscribe by rss google reader.

katidyd said...

I am a new follower (and wish you had a sign up for email updates! vegetarian and desserts is me!!)
katidyd at hotmail dot com

katidyd said...

I would love (in a world where i could spend the money) the 2 qt all clad saucepot
katidyd at hotmail dot com

Oh, My Darling said...

I'm glad to be a new follower. Great giveaway!

katidyd said...

I would love to try the coconut amish bread with choc chips! I was just thinking yesterday how I need to find someone with a starter to give away.
katidyd at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

New follower!

Unknown said...

I would buy a chiefs knife! I need one so bad!

Unknown said...

I want to make the Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos! They look so good!

Suburban prep said...

I am a new follower

Suburban prep said...

I am looking for some bedding for the master bedroom.

Anonymous said...

I am a follower :)

suddenlyspoo at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I'm a follower

sturberry @ gmail.com

sohamolina said...

GFC follower

Micaela said...

I love the Kosta Boda tumblers. They are expensive but gorgeous.

Ashley said...

I'm a follower.

hewella1 at gmail dot com

Ashley said...

I would love to get a new crock pot!

hewella1 at gmail dot com

Domestic Diva said...

I follow.

Esme said...

I follow


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Esme said...

I would buy some more Le Creseut-I am addicted to it.


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Esme said...

I would love to try your strata dish-love strata.


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posted at chocolate and croissants


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Julia said...

The thing I want most is the Filson Wool Small Field Bag, love the wool plaid and leather, but the thing I would probably get is a new food processor, mine recently died due to roommate negligence.

sugareaterATgmailDOTcom

Julia said...

I'd like to try your Pasta with Roasted Veggies and Shrimp, I love shrimp, and this looks nice and simple.

sugareaterATgmailDOTcom

susitravl said...

Follow your blog via GFC

susitravl said...

I would get a new Bundt pan and some mixes!

Teisa Linscott said...

I have always wanted a pizza stone, I think I would try that.

teisalinscott@gmail.com

Angie said...

From the SHoes Got Sole site I would pick these:Honey Bee Chic in Brown - CHIC_BROWN...well unless I change my mind and get another style :)

Thanks
Angie
rennieangie at gmail dot com

Lisa said...

I am a follower!
chefbos@hotmail.com

Lisa said...

I would like to put the money towards a Bunn coffee maker!
chefbos@hotmail.com

Lisa said...

I would like to try your Amish Bread with bananas! Oh and your Passover Crack~
chefbos@hotmail.com

daunfamily said...

I love the Rival 2.5 quart crock pot
daunfamily@yahoo.com

Nan said...

To work off a few extra calories, I'd love a new yoga mat - the extra thick variety.

Julie said...

I would like to try your lasagna

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Julie said...

Farberware Nonstick Carbon Steel Baking Sheets is what I would like

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Anonymous said...

I'm a new follower!

Anonymous said...

I would love the 5 Quart Reston Lloyd Colander in Cabernet!

alex_alex said...

i am a follower of your blog now!!!
alex_ophilia@hotmail.com

alex_alex said...

i really like cnc store...!!
i want to buy that Hadaki ID Wristlet in Mango - HDK821-MANGO, it is great...!!!
alex_ophilia@hotmail.com

alex_alex said...

i really dying to try the cinnamon chip banana coffee cake...!!!!
I am addicted to coffee and cinnamon..!!!
alex_ophilia@hotmail.com

Bird R. said...

We really need a new skillet, perhaps the NapaStyle 12" Nonstick Skillet...

melindasr5 at yahoo dot com

Julie said...

Right now, what I my eye is on for my next purchase is the KidKraft Sling Book Shelf in Natural for my Bebe Boy James!

jewell330 at aim dot com

nfmgirl said...

I follow


nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

nfmgirl said...

I would love a 4.25qt green Bubble and Brown oval casserole dish by Rachael Ray.


nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

nfmgirl said...

I'd like to try your Sweet Potato and Banana Casserole. I recently made a sweet potato-banana dish, and would like to see how this one compares. Mine was more savory, and I think this would be more sweet. Yum!


nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

Dawnjane said...

I ama follower!

janeymacy@hotmail.com

april brooks said...

I'm a new follower. Thanks for all of the hard work that goes into your yummy blog!
lirpaskoorb@gmail.com

april brooks said...

I love this rug! http://www.allmodern.com/Homespice-Decor-Star-Blossom-HSD1190.html

april brooks said...

I've never made rice pudding before and this recipe sounds delicious! http://measuringspoonsandmixingbowls.blogspot.com/search/label/rice%20pudding

Amy said...

I'm a follower....I love your blog. I think I'd pick some home decor item, I need some color!

gingercatranch at gmail dot com

thanks for offering!

DEBIJOT said...

blog follower

DEBIJOT said...

The brocolli and cheese casserole sounds great.

DEBIJOT said...

I have a large crockpot, what I would like is a smaller one. They have several to choose from.

Unknown said...

I am dying to try to make that flour-less chocolate cake that you made for passover. From the CSN store I would love more glassware for entertaining or some storage containers so that I could keep my flour and sugar on the counter instead of high up in the cabinet.

workouteatin said...

Thank you for entering! I'm going to give everyone until midnight to enter, and then I'll pick a winner tomorrow. I just wanted to respond to a few comments.
First - I have to say that I didn't come up with the name of Passover Crack! Smitten Kitchen came up with that, but I have been making that recipe for years and years.
katidyd - I tried to figure out how to add email signups and I couldn't! If anyone has any tips/hints, I would appreciate it. And if you live nearby I would love to give you some amish starter.
Thank you so much everyone for checking out my blog, and I hope to hear from all of you in the future!

Unknown said...

I am a new follower! aitmama {{at}} gmail {{tod}} com

Unknown said...

I want to get the Cuisinart Green Gourmet™ 10" Non-Stick Griddle! http://www.cookware.com/Cuisinart-GG23-24-CUI1184.html

Unknown said...

I am dying to try the brownies recipe here: http://measuringspoonsandmixingbowls.blogspot.com/2010/02/girls-night-in.html

Unknown said...

I follow.